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    May 24, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Mortgage underwriting rules eased for seniors with assets

    WASHINGTON — Here's a heads-up for the growing ranks of seniors whose post-retirement monthly incomes aren't sufficient to qualify for a mortgage under today's tough underwriting standards: Thanks to a rule change by the largest players in the home loan business, you may be able to use imputed income from your 401(k), IRA and other retirement assets to qualify for the loan you want.
    WASHINGTON — Here's a heads-up for the growing ranks of seniors whose post-retirement monthly incomes aren't sufficient to qualify for a mortgage under today's tough underwriting standards: Thanks to a rule change by the largest players in the...

    Tags: Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Freddie Mac, Interior Policy

    2. May 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Working past retirement: 75% will do it, most because they want to

    Three in four American workers say they intend to work past retirement age. Slightly more of them say it’s because they want to do so, not because they have to, according to a new poll from Gallup.
    Three in four American workers say they intend to work past retirement age. Slightly more of them say it’s because they want to do so, not because they have to, according to a new poll from Gallup. Among employed Americans, 40% said they will...

    Tags: Employees, Career and Workplace

    3. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Today's retirees face declining standard of living, study says

    The retirement crisis is deepening, with recent generations of Americans less financially prepared for their golden years than their parents or grandparents, according to a new study.
    The retirement crisis is deepening, with recent generations of Americans less financially prepared for their golden years than their parents or grandparents, according to a new study. The study by the Pew Charitable Trusts suggests that people who...

    Tags: Career and Workplace

    4. May 17, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  4. How much cash should you keep on hand for emergencies?

    <strong>Dear Liz:</strong> A few years ago I finished paying off my debt and now am in the very low-risk credit category. I have savings equal to about three months' worth of bills and am working to get that to six months' worth. I'm wondering, though, about an emergency that may require me to pay in cash (such as a major power outage that disables debit or credit card systems, or the more likely event that I forget the ATM or credit card at home). How much cash should a person have on hand? Is there a magic number?
    Dear Liz: A few years ago I finished paying off my debt and now am in the very low-risk credit category. I have savings equal to about three months' worth of bills and am working to get that to six months' worth. I'm wondering, though, about an...

    Tags: Family, Career and Workplace, Credit and Debt, Disasters and Accidents, Social Security

    5. May 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Five killings at Camp Liberty in Iraq: Calculation or despair?

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, WASH. &mdash; The court-martial of Army Sgt. John Russell concluded Saturday with a military judge asked to decide whether the 14-year Army veteran was deluded by depression and despair as he shot five fellow service members in Iraq, or was executing a calculated plan of revenge against psychiatrists who had blocked his hopes for an early exit from the Army.
    JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, WASH. — The court-martial of Army Sgt. John Russell concluded Saturday with a military judge asked to decide whether the 14-year Army veteran was deluded by depression and despair as he shot five fellow service members in...

    Tags: Health, Psychiatrists, Hospitals and Clinics, Prosecution, Lawyers

    6. May 10, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  6. Waiting to take Social Security is usually the best bet

    <strong>Dear Liz:</strong> When I was 62, I started Social Security and I'm currently saving half of my monthly benefit after taxes (about $750). My decision to take my benefits early was influenced by a financial columnist who suggested that if I started at 62 and invested half or more of it until I reached full retirement age, the lower early benefits would be matched by the investment returns by the time I'm 85. Is this advice still reasonable?
    Dear Liz: When I was 62, I started Social Security and I'm currently saving half of my monthly benefit after taxes (about $750). My decision to take my benefits early was influenced by a financial columnist who suggested that if I started at 62 and...

    Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace, Finance, Social Security

    7. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times Exclusive

  7. Time to wake from the American Dream and face retirement reality

    The retirement plans of more and more Americans are about as connected to reality as Grimm&rsquo;s Fairy Tales. Grim is exactly what it is going to be for these folks when, in their 70s, their 401(k)s have petered out, they have no pensions and no income except what they get from the tottering Social Security system.
    The retirement plans of more and more Americans are about as connected to reality as Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Grim is exactly what it is going to be for these folks when, in their 70s, their 401(k)s have petered out, they have no pensions and no...

    Tags: U.S. Congress, Career and Workplace, 401K, Japan

    8. Apr 23, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  8. Chained thinking on the federal deficit

    Washington's tug of war over the federal budget has many wonders, but the biggest one of all must be the lengths to which politicians and pundits will go to deprive Granny and Grandpa of $30 a month.
    Washington's tug of war over the federal budget has many wonders, but the biggest one of all must be the lengths to which politicians and pundits will go to deprive Granny and Grandpa of $30 a month. That's the amount by which benefits for the average...

    Tags: Politics, Game Playing, Market and Exchange, Steaks, Arts and Culture

    9. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. At Milken conference, lots of pension questions and few answers

    Underfunded state pensions are a vexing problem that even the brightest minds at the Milken Institute Global Conference can&rsquo;t solve.
    Underfunded state pensions are a vexing problem that even the brightest minds at the Milken Institute Global Conference can’t solve. State governments nationwide have fallen behind in saving for employee retirements. The average public pension...

    Tags: Politics, Interior Policy, Career and Workplace, 401K, Pension and Welfare

    10. Apr 12, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  10. Elderly couple's sons pressuring them to get a reverse mortgage

    <strong>Dear Liz:</strong> I try to watch out for my neighbors, a married couple in their early 90s. Two of their three sons, who are both in their 60s, want them to get a reverse mortgage. The couple's house is paid off as well as their cars. They pay all their monthly bills with Social Security and his pension. They have a living trust as well. Neither I nor the couple see any reason or upside but the sons are pressuring. Any input?
    Dear Liz: I try to watch out for my neighbors, a married couple in their early 90s. Two of their three sons, who are both in their 60s, want them to get a reverse mortgage. The couple's house is paid off as well as their cars. They pay all their monthly...

    Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Economy, Business and Finance, Crime, Law and Justice, Career and Workplace, Justice System

    11. Apr 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Tips for investing in exchange-traded funds

    Exchange-traded funds have taken Wall Street by storm in the last few years.
    Exchange-traded funds have taken Wall Street by storm in the last few years. But the boom in ETFs may leave some investors confused about how to make the best use of the portfolios, which come in a dizzying array of flavors. Here's a practical...

    Tags: Financial Markets, Symbols and Symbolism, Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace, Bonds

    12. Apr 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Rising interest rates pose issue for target-date mutual funds

    The appeal of age-based mutual funds is that investors generally don't have to worry about them.
    The appeal of age-based mutual funds is that investors generally don't have to worry about them. The funds are geared toward long-term goals such as retirement or a child's college education, and automatically shift into more conservative holdings...

    Tags: Morningstar Incorporated, Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace, Bonds, Credit Ratings

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